An Older Patient Is Having Trouble with Hydration

question 3

Multiple Choice

An older patient is having trouble with hydration. What foods could the nurse suggest to increase fluid intake?

• A) Fresh fruits
• B) Cooked meats
• C) Breads
• D) Dried fruits

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Definitions:

Olfactory Receptor Neurons

Specialized nerve cells located in the nasal cavity that detect chemical substances in the air, leading to the sense of smell.

Olfactory Epithelium

A mucous membrane at the top of the nasal cavity; contains the olfactory receptor neurons that respond to airborne molecules called odorants.

Glomeruli

Sites in the brain’s olfactory bulb where signals from the smell receptors converge.

Odorant Sites

Locations on olfactory receptors where odorant molecules bind, initiating the process of smell perception.